Sweetpotato Smoothie Cubes
Recipe created by Jamie Nadeau, RD
Sweetpotatoes are a shockingly good base for smoothies– they’re full of antioxidants like vitamin A and vitamin C and they’re a good source of fiber. Plus their sweet flavor pairs perfectly with other nutrient-rich ingredients like berries!
Prep a batch of these smoothie cubes by blending everything up, freezing into ice cube trays and have them ready to go when you need them!
Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 sweetpotatoes
- 2 cups blueberries fresh or frozen
- 2 cup strawberries fresh or frozen
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1 cup baby spinach or kale
- 1 cup coconut water or coconut milk for a creamy version
- 2-3 tbsp honey optional or a sugar-free sweetener like monk fruit or Stevia
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425F. Pierce sweetpotatoes with a fork.
- Bake in the oven for 40-50 minutes until easily pierced with a fork.
- Allow to fully cool and then peel and slice into chunks.
- In a blender, add sweetpotatoes, blueberries, strawberries, Greek yogurt, greens, coconut water and sweetener if desired. Blend until smooth.
- Add to ice cube tray and freeze at least 4 hour or overnight.
- When ready to make into smoothies, add a splash of liquid and blend until smooth.
Notes
Nutrition Facts
Sweetpotato Smoothie Cubes
Amount per Serving
Calories
250
% Daily Value*
Fat
2
g
3
%
Saturated Fat
1
g
6
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.3
g
Monounsaturated Fat
0.1
g
Cholesterol
3
mg
1
%
Sodium
153
mg
7
%
Potassium
722
mg
21
%
Carbohydrates
52
g
17
%
Fiber
8
g
33
%
Sugar
28
g
31
%
Protein
9
g
18
%
Vitamin A
16637
IU
333
%
Vitamin C
59
mg
72
%
Calcium
144
mg
14
%
Iron
1
mg
6
%
Net Carbohydrates
45
g
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Nutrition
Calories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 52gProtein: 9gFat: 2gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.3gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 3mgSodium: 153mgPotassium: 722mgFiber: 8gSugar: 28gVitamin A: 16637IUVitamin C: 59mgCalcium: 144mgIron: 1mgNet Carbohydrates: 45g
